Andrzej Lepper's political party has been plagued with a sex for work scandal
that has dragged on for months. It has been a growing problem for Lepper.
Poland's Sex Scandal Grows For Lepper
The public prosecutor has been investigating accusations made against Lepper
and some of his party members and has asked that the Parliamentary immunity of
one of Lepper's closest associates be lifted.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski, in his current battle with Lepper over
Poland's coalition Government, made comments about the "sex affair" in which it
is said that sex was demanded in exchange for political promotion and that has
lead to questions about political party financing. Poland's Government Sex
Investigation Shifts To Money
Lepper lashed out by saying, "The PM should not comment on sex, because he has
never experienced the feeling of being in a stable relationship with a woman."
The Prime Minister, a 57 year old bachelor who lives with cats and whose mother
handles his bank account, received the sympathy of even those very critical of
them. It was generally assumed that Lepper went too far.
Lepper very quickly apologized to "all the people who felt offended".
But the apology was very general and noticeably did not mention the Prime
Minister specifically.
There is a widespread feeling that the apology was to the public and that his
blast of the Prime Minister still stands.
As for Kaczynski's side, the Government continues its pursuit of the case
against Lepper and his party members.
And Lepper still has not agreed to the conditions set by Kaczynski that would
lift Parliamentary immunity concerning the sex related charges.
